5 Amendments of Olga SEHNALOVÁ related to 2010/2109(INI)
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises the need to further analyse price differences in the EU, in order to ensure price transparency for consumers, without prejudice to national fiscal and labour market rules; stresses that maximising consumer information should play a key role in comparisons of prices of products and services throughout the EU;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that a fragmented payment system is an obstacle to trade; calls on the CommissionNotes with concern that interchange fees currently act as a hidden tax both on traders and above all on consumers; calls on the Commission to take the necessary measures without delay in order to improve SEPA in orderand to develop a basic payment service available for all cards, increasing transparency in transaction costs and reducing interchange fees, and to ensure faster bank transfers within the EU;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes with concern that existing legal instruments are not being fully used, especially by SMEs, to uphold their rights, due to economic dependency and concern of losing business; asks the Commission, Member States and business federations to identify ways to restore confidence and facilitate access to judicial systems, including the possibility of anonymous complaints;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers that, rather than proposing legislation, alternative and informalalls on the Commission to take the necessary steps without delay to introduce Europe-wide alternative dispute resolution and redress mechanisms should be explored and their effectiveness evaluated, which would be an effective means of resolving disputes both for consumers and for retailers;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 b (new)
Paragraph 35 b (new)
35b. Expresses concern at the pressure exerted by supermarket chains to drive foodstuff prices down to the lowest levels at the expense of quality, which may be a contributory factor in the deteriorating health of the population and the consequent increased health service expenditure in various Member States; considers that consumer ínformation and education should play a key role in resolving this problem;